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Oceania
There are multiple countries identified in the Oceania region with PA/PA Analogue education training and clinical practice. Papua New Guinea began an education program in 1910 with the prior title of medical assistant. The country has converted to the title of health extension officer. Marshal Islands have been training health assistants since 2007 and Australia started a PA education program in 2010. New Zealand has a pilot program with foreign-trained physician associates and has plans to start an in-country education program. More information is needed about other countries to confirm the education of PA/PA Analogues.
The following countries in Oceania have a PA/PA Analogue education program and clinical practitioner. As indicated, some countries need more information.
| FLAG | COUNTRY NAME | Practice Title | Qualification Title | |
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America Samoa
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Physician Associate
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Australia
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Physician Assistant
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Bachelor degree
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Guam
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Physician Associate
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Marshall Islands
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Health Assistant
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Certificate
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Micronesia
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Health Assistant
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New Zealand
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Physician Associate
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Not training yet
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Physician Associate
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Papua New Guinea
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Health Extension Officer
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Bachelor degree
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Get involved with Oceania PA and PA Analogue education
IAPAE supports the PA and PA Analogue education programs and professional practice in Oceania through our Regional Director of Oceania. If you would like to be involved in educational activities in Oceania, please contact us.